NASA iTech's Ignite the Night Events
We know that innovation takes place everywhere — in all corners of the globe. In 2020, we are creating more opportunities to connect with innovators and enthusiasts directly. To that end, the NASA iTech team is hosting Ignite the Night events in a few select communities in the U.S., inviting innovators and enthusiasts to come meet NASA, learn about the NASA iTech program, apply to participate, and for those selected, present your idea on stage to an esteemed panel of NASA's Center Chief Technologists, industry experts, and investors.
- Past Events
2020 Ignite the Night OHIO, a virtual event
Focus Areas: Quantum Sensors, Synthetic Biology, Small Spacecraft Technology, Advancements in Mining, and X-Factor Innovations
Winner: AEIOU Scientific
2020 Ignite the Night SAN FRANCISCO, a virtual event
Focus Areas: Power Generation/Energy, Integrated Photonics, Advanced Engineered Materials, Miniaturized Systems, and X-Factor Innovations
Winner: Rapair Pty Ltd
2020 Ignite the Night, a virtual event
Focus Areas: Power Generation/Energy, Integrated Photonics, Advanced Engineered Materials, Miniaturized Systems, and X-Factor Innovations
Winner: organicNANO
2020 Ignite the Night AUSTIN, a virtual event
Focus Areas: Power Generation/Energy, Integrated Photonics, Advanced Engineered Materials, Miniaturized Systems, and X-Factor Innovations
Winner: LVX System
2020 Ignite the Night TAMPA
Amalie Arena – Tampa, FL
Focus Areas: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning, Biotechnology, System Autonomy, Advanced Manufacturing, and X-Factor Innovations
Winner: Tevosol
- Learn more about Ignite the Night TAMPA and the selected companies
- View individual presentations
2020 Ignite the Night LAS VEGAS
Sands Expo and Convention Center – Las Vegas, NV
Focus Areas: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning, Biotechnology, System Autonomy, Advanced Manufacturing, and X-Factor Innovations
Winner: Otolith Labs
- Learn more about Ignite the Night LAS VEGAS and the selected companies
- Watch the archived livestream
- View individual presentations
2019 Ignite the Night CHICAGO
TechNexus Venture Collaborative – Chicago, IL
Focus Areas: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning, Biotechnology, System Autonomy, Advanced Manufacturing, and X-Factor Innovations
Winner: Stofiel Aerospace
- Learn more about Ignite the Night CHICAGO and the selected companies
- Watch the archived livestream
- View individual presentations
2019 Ignite the Night ORLANDO
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts – Orlando, FL
Focus Areas: Improve Energy Storage Density; Radiation–Protection, Mitigation, and Hardware; Power Efficient Technologies; Medical Breakthroughs; and X-Factor Innovations
Winner: Alertgy
- Learn more about Ignite the Night ORLANDO and the selected companies
- Watch the archived livestream
- View individual presentations
2019 Ignite the Night Colorado Springs
35th Space Symposium – Colorado Springs, CO
Focus Areas: Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Robotic Capabilities, Augmented and Virtual Reality Advancements, Flexible Materials, Force and Tactile Sensors, Intelligent Machines, X-Factor Innovations
Winner: Oxford Space Systems
- Learn more about Ignite the Night COLORADO SPRINGS and the selected companies
- View individual presentations
2019 Ignite the Night AUSTIN
South by Southwest (SXSW) – Austin, TX
Focus Areas: Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Robotic Capabilities, Augmented and Virtual Reality Advancements, Flexible Materials, Force and Tactile Sensors, Intelligent Machines, X-Factor Innovations
Winner: Aris MD
- Learn more about Ignite the Night AUSTIN and the selected companies
- Watch the archived livestream
- View individual presentations
2018 Ignite the Night HOUSTON
Station Houston – Houston, TX
Focus Areas: Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Robotic Capabilities, Medical Breakthroughs, X-Factor Innovations
Winner: Danish Aerospace Company - North America
2018 Ignite the Night DENVER
Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum – Denver, CO
Focus Areas: Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Robotic Capabilities, Big Data and Data Mining, Medical Breakthroughs, Revolutionary Concepts for Communications, X-Factor Innovations
Winner: Artimus Robotics
2018 Ignite the Night COLORADO SPRINGS
34th Space Symposium – Colorado Springs, CO
Focus Areas: Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Robotic Capabilities, Augmented and Virtual Reality Advancements, Flexible Materials, Force and Tactile Sensors, Intelligent Machines, X-Factor Innovations
Winners: Analytical Space Inc., One Milo Inc.
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